The range of businesses that the UK Treasury will hand over money to is fascinating, given so-called merger-mania in the UK banking sector.
M&A: LTSB buyout of HBOS looking shaky?
LloydsTSB's bid for Halifax-Bank of Scotland may be in doubt as the share price of both companies falls dramatically.
M&A: Lehman Bros fire sale
When ING bought Barings for GBP1, it was a landmark deal. Now Lehman Brothers' european business has been sold for about the same, say some reports. Are there similarities in more than the price? Nigel Morris-Cotterill takes a look.
M&A: waiting to pick up the bits
As the UK went quietly to sleep, a Judge in New York shook up the transatlantic banking sector.
M&A: markets gulp as Lloyds swallows HBOS
Whilst everyone was looking west, the attack came from the south - The Black Horse rode swiftly north and its team rounded up Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) rode off with it. But the watchmen were not asleep - this enormous deal has been pushed...
If there is a surprise in the financial sector this morning, it's that Banc...
M&A: Malaysia's Maybank on a buying spree
Malaysia has announced two major acquisitions in the past week, building its regional presence in two important markets.
M&A: Stern opposition to Bear sale
Opposition is growing to the proposed sale of Bear Stearns.
M&A News: PNC concludes another absorbtion
Having replaced the eagles of Riggs Bank in record time, PNC has also speedily rebranded a much smaller acquisition.
M&A News: BancTec takes over DocuData Solutions
BankTec expands its business process outsourcing capability with acquisition.
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